Textile sample
Medium
Silk
Dimensions
5 3/4 × 8 3/8 in. (14.6 × 21.3 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Woven
Department
Modern and Contemporary Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1908
Accession Number
08.21.95
Tags
Art Historical Context
This exquisite silk textile sample, produced by the French firm J. Claude Fr & Co. around 1900, offers a glimpse into the opulent world of turn-of-the-century fabric design. Measuring just 5 3/4 × 8 3/8 inches, this woven piece was likely created as a swatch to showcase intricate floral patterns to potential buyers reflecting the era's fascination with nature-inspired motifs. Acquired through the Rogers Fund in 1908 and now housed in the Metropolitan Museum Art's Modern and Contemporary department, it exemplifies the high craftsmanship of silk weaving, a medium prized for its luster, durabilit...
About the Artist
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